Does your computer have to be turned on and operating to receive and/or make calls?
10244
Absolutely not. The unit is plugged into the mains, and into your router. The router has to be on, but that is on at all times anyway for your WiFi to be on.
10245
No, the magic jack only has to be hooked up to the modem. If the modem is functioning properly, you can make calls.
10246
Your computer doesn't have to be on with the Magic Jack Plus. Ihavethe 2014 model. However, if you lose the connection to the internet the phone will not work.
1053138
It is not voice activated. Have to use screen to dial or use contacts list.
1075087
No, you still need to turn on the phone unless you have the motion function set (I don't).
491408
Yes. You can receive calls. You can also make calls, but only manually, the headset is unable to activate your phone's voice dialing capability.
981599
you have to have the internet on any of the voip devices be it Vonage ooma magic jack or nettalk. I no longer have nettalk
456985
Yes to make and receive phone calls but nothing else. I wasn' t able to use its applications nor download applications. I honestly lost my money. I really regreat it!
1006470
Sorry, my English is not very good, last used the phone in China, you can normally receive calls.
1683286
I didn't know, so I just shut the phone down, removed the SIM and restarted. I am answering this using the browser over WIFI. I don't have Skype on here, but I would think that all functions that only required an internet connection would still function. I didn't have to turn the wi-fi on, as the phone defaults to "offline" mode when it's started with out a SIM card.
909152
Yes . the only time my screen is expose is when I am making or receiving calls or when in use.
75174
you'll need to push the button to turn on and off. it does not sync to the computer being on or off.
1313782
yes, the function you want is called "Call Screening." If Call Screening is set to ON you can hear the incoming message. If it is set to off you should not. Call Screening (p 24 of the User Guide) From the Answering Sys Menu: 1. Press the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to the Call Screening . 2. Press SELECT Soft key. Use the VOL (- or +) button to select On or Off . 3. Press the SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved
2099425
You can turn it on through the case. Answer calls, text, whatever. I tried all while it was in the case. Not quite as responsive, but all work.
767569
Chris, you can send and receive text messages, but you can not make voice calls
67910
you might be able to pick it up at Best buy, so you have an eaiser time returning it if it dosen't work. I have been using it for a month, and no complaint. You will need to leave you computer on 24/7 if you wish to make and receive calls, but with power at 8 cents a kilowatt you are looking around 3-4 dollars a month to power your computer with no monitor. I too am tired of 40 dollars for a BASIC phone. Hope this helps.
1344896
No to call, yes to text...but limited to a few responses.need to download app.
896459
You only need to plug it to a source of Internet (RJ45 plug) and to a land line (RJ11 or RJ12 plug) and yes of course you can call and receive calls to the land line on this phone. Great product trust me.
1477535
The call will come in just as it would if you weren't plugged in to anything and listening to music. It also dings for emails and texts just as it would if unplugged.